teether

noun

teeth·​er ˈtē-t͟hər How to pronounce teether (audio)
: an object (such as a teething ring) designed for a baby to bite on during teething

Examples of teether in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are three in all, including an avocado rattle, a taco toy complete with tomato teethers, and a lemon and lime clacker. Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 While these are pricey, the play kit has over 10 items, including high-contrast black-and-white image cards, a teether, a wooden rolling bell, an engaging mirror, and more. Maya Polton, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024 Firm sections at the tail and top offer a chewing spot for teethers—a helpful element in this younger age group, Fisher says. Taryn Mohrman, wsj.com, 8 Dec. 2023 Two very important things to consider when picking the perfect toy/teether for your child. Meredith Woerner, Variety, 11 July 2023 Lovevery consults cognitive developmental psychologists to craft boxes that meet fledglings at their level—say, threadable beads for a toddler or a Technicolor silicone teether for a 3-month-old (kits for ages 0 to 36 months, from $36 a month, lovevery.com). Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, WSJ, 2 July 2021 It's also made of platinum silicone, which means it can be used as a teether or as a bath toy. Marisa Lascala and Lori Bergamotto, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023 For those younger toddlers who still might appreciate a teether, this pink elephant us right on theme. Good Housekeeping, 13 Dec. 2022 Made with soft silicone and a natural beechwood, this pretty teether can help soothe achy gums and is perfect for little hands. Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 1 Dec. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teether was in 1946

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“Teether.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teether. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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